Go From Complete Beginner to Client-Ready Bookkeeper
No experience necessary! Inside the Startup Bookkeeper Academy you'll learn core skills, systems, and client-getting foundations you need to be successful
Enroll in the Startup Bookkeeper AcademyCan you say yes to any of these?
Looking for freedom and flexibility while earning a living?
You want to earn a living and offer a specialized service, but need to work-from-home with a flexible schedule so you can be there when your family needs you.
Want to be a freelance bookkeeper but don't have the bookkeeping skills?
You've done some light bookkeeping in past jobs, but not feeling confident enough to do "full-cycle" bookkeeping for a client. Or you have ZERO experience!
Tired of working the corporate 9-to-5 and ready to be your own boss?
You want to step out of corporate grind, but you need to be able to earn money quickly and blogging and other side hustles just aren't cutting it! You want a step-by-step (and quick) solution.
That's why I created theÂ
Startup Bookkeeper Academy!
Go from feeling unsure if you can really do this, to confident in your ability to work with clients and earn recurring income
Learning bookkeeping, building confidence, and working with clients doesn’t have to feel overwhelming — especially when you have a clear path and the right support.
Yes, every client is a little different. And yes, bookkeeping is a skill you continue to grow into over time. But that’s part of what makes this work meaningful, flexible, and in demand.
And trust me when I say...good bookkeepers are still in high demand!
ENROLL IN THE STARTUP BOOKKEEPER ACADEMY
What If You Had the Skills and the Confidence to Build a Business of Your Own?
The Startup Bookkeeper Academy gives you the essential, step-by-step training you need to become a skilled freelance bookkeeper — taught by by Susan Osborne, a working bookkeeper.
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Imagine what becomes possible once you have solid bookkeeping skills…
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-> Earn extra income on the side
-> Replace a full-time salary
-> Step into a part-time or full-time role
-> Or build a flexible, scalable bookkeeping businessÂ
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Strong bookkeeping skills give you options — and the freedom to choose the path that fits your life and goals.
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This Academy gives you the actionable path to move toward those possibilities — not someday, but starting now.
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GO FROM “I HAVE NO IDEA WHERE TO START” TO “I CAN ACTUALLY DO THIS!” WITH...
The Startup Bookkeeper Academy is for you if...
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-> You want a flexible, work-from-home career with the potential for reliable, recurring income.
-> You're interested in offering bookkeeping services — even if you have little or no prior experience.
-> You have accounting or finance experience but haven’t worked with small business clients end-to-end.
-> You’ve done some bookkeeping work and want to feel more confident handling the full month-end process.
-> You’re excited about freelancing and want to offer a service that’s genuinely in demand.
->Â You value guidance and want access to experienced support when questions come up.
->Â You enjoy learning and want to continue building skills that support long-term growth.
GET INSTANT ACCESS TO THE STARTUP BOOKKEEPER ACADEMYWANNA KNOW WHAT'S INSIDE?
This is what you will get:
Module 01 - The Foundation & QBO Setup
Here's where the fun begins! We'll start from the beginning and accustom you to why this is such a great skillset to have!
Lessons include:
- What is Bookkeeping?
- Why does a bookkeeper do?
- Accountant vs Bookkeeper
- Why do business owners hire bookkeepers?Â
- Setting up your QBO Account
- Homework assignment included
- Module quiz
Module 02 - Bookkeeping 101 + Financial Statements
In this module, we will start building your bookkeeping foundation with basic concepts.
Lessons include:
- Accounts and debits/credits
- Financial reports deep dive
- Homework assignment included
- Module quiz
Module 03 - Key Bookkeeping Concepts
In this module, we deep dive into key bookkeeping concepts that all amazing bookkeepers should be familiar with - hands on homework included.
Lessons include:
- Cash vs accrual
- Prepaids
- Accruals
- Business Structures
- Fixed Assets
- Depreciation
- Inventory
- EBITDA
- GAAP
- Job Costing
- Hands-on homework assignment
- Quiz - test your knowledge
Module 04 - Month End Process
The month end process is at the heart of everything you will do for a client. We'll get into my 5-step month end process so you can be a bookkeeping pro right out of the gate.
Lessons include:
- Goals of Month End
- 5-Step Month End Process Overview
- Reconciling Accounts
- Loans/Interest
- Prepaid Reconciliation Schedule
- Booking Accruals
- Month-over-Month Review
- Creating a custom month end package
- Hands-on homework assignment
- Quiz - test your knowledge!
Module 05 - Setting Up & Building Your Bookkeeping Business
Learn how to turn your bookkeeping skills into a real business! We'll walk through the essential steps to get your business set up, attract your first clients, price your services, and build a strong foundation for a profitable bookkeeping business.
Lessons include:
- Building your bookkeeping business
- File organization
Module 06- Pricing & Positioning
Learn how to confidently price your bookkeeping services, position yourself as a valuable business partner, and communicate your worth so you can attract the right clients and get paid what your expertise deserves.
Lessons include:
- Pricing and positioning with confidence
- Bonus! Using the TBS Pricing Coach GPT
- How to charge for cleanup jobs/historical work
Module 07- Getting and Working with Clients
Learn how to attract your ideal clients, confidently turn inquiries into paying customers, and build lasting client relationships. From your first consultation to onboarding and ongoing communication, you'll gain the tools and confidence to deliver a professional client experience right from the start.
Lessons include:
- Finding clients
- Consultation calls
- Client onboarding toolkit
- Pricing and Client Contracts
BUT WAIT THERE'S MORE!
You'll also get these bonuses!
Bonus #1 - QuickBooks Online Bootcamp
I highly recommend you get familiar with QuickBooks Online ("QBO") so you can use it with your clients. In this course, I will show you around QBO and how to do basic functions inside the platform (it's free for Professional Bookkeepers - I'll show you how to get it!).
Bonus #2 - Bookkeeper Template Vault
Inside the template vault, you'll get access to templates including bookkeeping templates like month end and year end checklists, financial report examples, sample contracts, client onboarding checklists, cheat sheets, a bookkeeper planner PDF, and more!
Bonus #3 - Client Kickstart Workshop
In this workshop, I will give you my top suggestions for landing your first (or second, or third...) bookkeeping client and how to do the initial consultation call! I'll share with you the quickest ways to start growing your freelance business.
Bonus #4 - Using AI for Efficiency in your Business
Discover how to use AI to save time, simplify everyday tasks, and work smarter in your bookkeeping business. You'll learn practical ways to put AI to work so you can streamline your processes, boost productivity, and spend more time focusing on your clients and growing your business.
Everything included for one easy price.
Life before Startup Bookkeeper Academy
- Want to work at home but not confident in bookkeeping skills
- Stuck in a corporate job you hate
- Craving the ability to offer a service that helps others but not sure what to do
- Unsure what you can do that will make reliable income
Life after Startup Bookkeeper Academy
- Armed with a money making (in-demand!) skill
- Confident talking to people about the value you offer
- Excited about what the future holds
- Ability to make a living in a way that works for YOU
Cathy D.
Academy Student
I was looking for a way to start a side business and had taken a few classes here and there when I came upon the Startup Bootcamp. I was really excited learning about the ins and outs of bookkeeping. Once I completed the Bootcamp, I signed up for the Startup Bookkeeper Academy so I could learn more. I just wanted to absorb as much as possible and become a knowledgeable bookkeeper. It worked! I am so grateful to Susan and the training she provides. It opened up a whole new world for me!!
Tara K.
Bookkeeper
"Joining The Bookkeeper Society really helped me cement my decision to start my own firm, the community gave me a boost of confidence... And here we are, celebrating a one year anniversary! Unreal how fast the time has gone and incredible how many amazing things have happened."
Patty S.
Bookkeeper
"After retiring from my 23-year career as an office manager, I decided to start my own bookkeeping business to supplement my retirement income. Just a few months into the Academy, I landed my first paying client through a conversation with a friend! I now have two clients, and I even used Susan’s AI Pricing Tool to confidently price my second client at $700 for onboarding and $500 per month. It’s exciting to be building a business of my own in retirement!"
LaShonda B.
Freelance Bookkeeper/VA
"Finding Susan’s bookkeeping course was by far the best thing that could have happened for me. Not only did Startup Bookkeeper Academy help me understand how to handle my own bookkeeping but now I have clients where I handle their accounts receivable bookkeeping. I’m forever grateful for her kindness, knowledge, and patience as a student."
ABOUT ME
I'm Susan Osborne and my mission is to help you become a confident, successful bookkeeper.
I've been a bookkeeper for over 20 years. I've been an employee and a freelancer, and I've done a mixture of both over the years.
It took a LONG time for me to feel confident enough in my skills to build my own freelance business. But one thing I've learned for sure...I've always been able to make money with my bookkeeping skills.
I'm passionate about helping you feel confident in your bookkeeping skills much QUICKER so you can craft a career that works for YOU.
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30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
If you enroll and decide Startup Bookkeeper Academy isn't for you, simply request a refund within 30 days of purchase and you'll receive your money back!
Got Questions? We Got Answers!
What if I have no bookkeeping experience?
Do I need to learn a software to do this?
Do I need to be good at math?
Is this only for people in the U.S.?
Is there one-on-one coaching?
How long will I have to finish the course?
Will I be tested at the end of the course?
Join Startup Bookkeeper Academy and get the guidance and support you need to build confidence and move forward with clarity.
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